Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Despite all the breast cancer awareness campaigns, I didn't know there is no cure for Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC).

I also didn't know that more than 40,000 people die each year in just the U.S. from MBC.

I also had no idea that of all the breast cancer fundraising, not much of that funding goes towards MBC research.

I'm participating in the Bake It Happen campaign to help raise money specifically to fund MBC research. Bake It Happen is an annual fundraising campaign, and this year they're partnering with The Cancer Coach Foundation, which is volunteer run, privately funded, and all donations are matched by the institutions they fund - not to mention 100% of donations go directly to the cause.

Here's how to participate in Bake It Happen and help raise money:

Every time you bake one of these recipes and share the photo on social media using the hashtags below, money is donated to fund MBC research.

DREAM Martial Arts focuses on families and community, so the Family Fun Day will be a welcoming, fun, and positive event featuring a bouncy house, food, music, games for all ages, and prizes. Montclair’s Mayor Jackson will preside over a ribbon cutting, officially opening DREAM for the season.

“I’m excited to join the Montclair community,” commented Emilio DeLia, DREAM founder and co-owner. “I have created a program for families that supports mind, body and community. DREAM teaches self-discovery, self-improvement and physical conditioning to help balance our fast-paced, highly distracted world. I want families to come through our doors and feel a sense of calm and community. Our staff and teachers are trained in mindfulness meditation, yoga and child development. Those values and teachings are a core component of the DREAM curriculum.”

Families interested in learning more about how DREAM Martial Arts operates can drop in anytime during the day with a special Belt Promotion Ceremony happening at noon. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate techniques. All the facilities will be accessible during the event, including the “parent lounge” that provides a space for parents and caregivers to be productive and comfortable while children are in class.

You’re invited to celebrate and enjoy the community at this exciting event, while supporting neighboring businesses during the Upper Montclair Sidewalk Sale happening the same day!

About DREAM Martial Arts

Utilizing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a base art, but incorporating a variety of forms including Judo, boxing, karate and hapkido, we train our students in practical techniques for real world situations and teach them about the responsibility that comes with that knowledge. Mindfulness is imbued in the entire curriculum and an important training modality for concentration and stress reduction.